 The BAR 006 of Takuma Sato | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | BAR-Honda | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Geoff Willis (Technical Director) Gary Savage (Deputy Technical Director) Kevin Taylor (Chief Engineer, Composites and Structures) Willem Toet (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics and Development) Mark Ellis (Chief Engineer, Vehicle Performance) Ian Wright (Chief Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics) Jörg Zander (Chief Engineer, Transmission and Mechanical) Simon Lacey (Head of Aerodynamics) Mariano Alperin (Chief Aerodynamicist) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | 005 | ||||||||||
| Successor | 007 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Composite monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, push rod-operated torsion springs and dampers | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, push rod-operated torsion springs and dampers | ||||||||||
| Engine | Honda RA004E 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in) 90° V10, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | X-Trac 7-speed sequential semi-automatic | ||||||||||
| Power | 940-960 hp @ 18,700 RPM | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Elf | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | ENEOS | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Michelin | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Lucky Strike BAR Honda | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 9.  Jenson Button10.  Takuma Sato | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2004 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||||
The BAR 006 was a Formula One car that competed in the 2004 Formula One season. The car was driven by Jenson Button and Takuma Sato, and the official test driver was Anthony Davidson. The car scored 11 podiums and a single pole position, with the BAR-Honda team finishing second in the 2004 championship. The BAR-Honda 006 was officially launched at Circuit de Catalunya, Spain on 1 February.